Weight Gain: “I was so thin that people called me single haddi during my college days!”
TrendingDussehra 2024Happy Dussehra 2024 WishesRatan Tata QuotesJaggery vs Honey for Weight LossAnar Juice BenefitsDiwali WishesNavratri Day Wise ColoursDussehra 2024Happy Dussehra 2024 WishesRatan Tata QuotesJaggery vs Honey for Weight LossAnar Juice BenefitsDiwali WishesNavratri Day Wise ColoursDussehra 2024Happy Dussehra 2024 WishesRatan Tata QuotesJaggery vs Honey for Weight LossAnar Juice BenefitsDiwali WishesNavratri Day Wise ColoursThis story is from March 6, 2019Weight Gain: “I was so thin that people called me single haddi during my college days!”TNN / Mar 6, 2019, 18:00 ISTShareAA+Text Size
Small
Medium
Large
Follow us From being a victim of name-calling everywhere to not being able to find clothes that fit, being underweight comes with its own set of dilemmas. While most of the people look for quick solutions to lose weight, there is an immense amount of hardship that skinny people face as well. From being a victim of name-calling everywhere to not being able to find clothes that fit, being underweight comes with its own set of dilemmas. So, if you are on a quest to gain weight, let Nilesh’s journey be your inspiration.Name: Nilesh JaiswalAge: 25 yearsLowest weight recorded: 51 kgsWeight gain: 25 kgsDuration it took me to gain weight: 3 years Current weight: 76 kgsThe turning point: Throughout my college life, I was teased mercilessly for being really skinny and underweight. I was also called nasty names including ‘single haddi’ and ‘champu’. I used to hate it terribly but could not do anything about it. I was so fed up of all the teasing that I decided to join a gym. The irony is that I was so weak that on the very first day of my gym, I fainted because of weakness. My breakfast: Earlier I used to have tea and biscuits as my breakfast. To gain weight, I started having 2 parathas, 1 cup chana (black chickpea) and 2 bananas. My lunch: I have 1 bowl of daal, some rice, 4 chapatis and some vegetables.My dinner: I have 2 chapatis and some vegetables. I indulge in: I did not assign any cheat day because I was trying to gain weight. My workout: While I was not a regular at gym, I did work out occasionally. Additionally, I made it a point to follow a completely healthy diet and did not go overboard with junk food. I knew that gaining weight is not a quick process, so I gave myself enough time. Fitness secrets I unveiled: I have realised all that you need, at the end of the day, is unwavering confidence to continue with your weight gain plan. How do I stay motivated? Once you start working out and start seeing the results, you won’t feel like stopping. This visible result is the real motivation that kept me going. How do you ensure you don’t lose focus? Every time I feel demotivated, I recall why did I start my weight gain journey in the first place. What’s the most difficult part of being skinny/underweight? I felt extremely weak and was always low on energy. My bones were very weak as well. What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I want to maintain my current physique and stay fit. What are the lifestyle changes you made? I started working out and paid attention to what I ate. What was the lowest point for you? People around me were really demotivating. Instead of encouraging me, they tried their best to demotivate me. Lessons learnt from weight gain: I have learnt that only you have the power to change yourself and your lifestyle. End of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Visual Stories
Previous
9 traditional curd-based gut-friendly South Indian dishes
Food
Malaika Arora sheds festive ethnic fashion goals in a dazzlingivory and gold lehenga
Lifestyle
Bigg Boss 18’s Muskan Bamne inspired gorgeous looks
tv
Pooja Hegde brings effortless charm through fashion
Entertainment
Anar juice can naturally cure digestion issues (here's when to drink)
This raw turmeric-ginger tea is perfect for healing Fatty liver
Food Next
1
2
3
Photostories
Bigg Boss 18: Confirmed list of the contestants of Salman Khan hosted controversial show5 countries with the best anti-aircraft missile systems in the worldFrom getting kicked out from Shark Tank India 4 to marrying a Mexico-based model, buying India’s first : Times when Deepinder Goyal made headlines8 animals that help Earth heal and how10 most powerful countries in the world in 2024Top 5 Zodiac Sign Ghosts The MostFrom keeping his second marriage under wraps to converting to Islam; A look at Bigg Boss 18 contestant Vivian Dsena's Personal Life revelationsBigg Boss Tamil 8: Confirmed list of contestants of Vijay Sethupathi hosted show Bigg Boss Tamil 8Top 10 Largest Economies In The World 2025: India To Become 4th Largest Economy Soon! What Will Be The GDP Rankings of US, China? Check List5 Indian villages honoured with National Tourism Award for responsible tourismFrom 'Bigg Boss' star to fitness icon: Shehnaaz Gill's inspiring weight loss journey5 Most Flirty Zodiac Signs
1
2
3
lifestyle videos04:267 Most common signs of Vitamin C deficiency04:267 Most common signs of Vitamin C deficiency03:46Seven Daily Habits to Prevent Heart Attacks Revealed & Boost Heart Health03:55Exercises for elderly flexibility and joint health: Things to do and avoid02:42Five Effective Ways to Detoxify Your Gut Health03:12Workplace Anxiety Linked to Rising Health Issues Among Employees04:107 home exercises that help reduce knee pain03:33Best ways to lose belly fat while sitting03:517 yoga poses to tighten loose skin04:095 easy exercises that improve liver health within a month04:06Are Your Actions Futile? Discover Bhagavad Gita's Secret In Chapter 4, Verse 2012:46Bigg Boss 18: A Cave Adventure Awaits Contestants Salman Khan Hosted TV Reality Show06:15Revolutionize Your Life In 30 Days: Number 6 Numerology Secrets For Love, Life, Vaastu, Career
1
2
3
4
More Videos
Featured In Lifestyle
Optical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals if you let go easily or you are too emotionalHappy Dussehra 2024: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, and Quotes to Share with Your Loved OnesKing cobra vs. Anaconda: Key differences, features, behaviours and moreHappy Diwali 2024: Best Diwali wishes messages images and QuotesTadoba National Park to soon offer world’s first-ever ropeway safari for aerial wildlife viewingBoss's tone-deaf email over employee resignations goes viral, sparks toxic workplaces debate9 reasons to add a pinch of cinnamon to your first glass of water8 Common foods that have more iron than beetrootWeight loss: 10 fruits that help burn belly fat naturallyHow to use clove water for healthy hair growth
MORE FROM ETIMES
life & styleLychee Seeds BenefitsRatan Tata HouseKajolNavratri Day 8 ColourMet Gala 2025 Theme
Popular Categories
Entertainment NewsBollywood NewsTollywood NewsKollywood NewsMollywood NewsMovie ReviewsLatest Hindi MoviesLatest Tamil MoviesMX PlayerParenting TipsHome RemediesWeight LossBeauty TipsParenting TipsHindi VideosHindi Video SongsBhojpuri Music VideosLatest Telugu MoviesBhojpuri Music VideoHindi TV News
Trending in Entertainment
Latest MoviesBollywood MoviesHollywood MoviesTamil Movies 2024Telugu Movies 2024Malayalam Movies 2024Kannada Movies 2024Marathi Movies 2024Bengali Movies 2024Top Rated Movies 2024Best Hindi MoviesBest English MoviesBest Telugu MoviesBest Tamil MoviesBest Malayalam MoviesBest Kannada MoviesBest Bengali MoviesUpcoming Hindi MoviesBest Movies Of All TimeBest Hindi Movies of All Time
Karan Veer MehraBigg Boss 18Deepinder GoyalGurnaratna SadavarteAsit Kumarr ModiAmitabh BachchanHindi TV NewsEnglish TV NewsTamil TV NewsTelugu TV NewsMalayalam TV NewsKannada TV NewsBengali TV News
Trending in Lifestyle
Pumpkin Seeds BenefitsRatan Tata FactsChild Motivating TipsArabian Jasmine Growing TipsMasoor Dal BenefitsSmart Child SignsAishwarya Rai Makeup LooksWorld Beautiful ParrotsParenting TipsRelationship TipsWeight Loss TipsFitness TipsBeauty Tips
Binny And Family ReviewLove, Sitara ReviewWill & Harper ReviewWolfs ReviewYudhra ReviewJo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai ReviewKahan Shuru Kahan Khatam ReviewHis Three Daughters ReviewNever Let Go ReviewDancing Village: The Curse Begins ReviewTransformers One ReviewFirst Love ReviewBerlin ReviewThe Buckingham Murders Review
Upcoming Hindi Movies
Aayushmati Geeta Matric PassBhool Bhulaiyaa 3Welcome To The JungleBaby JohnHousefull 5
Upcoming Regional Movies
Janaka Aithe GanakaAmaranFussclass DabhadePushpa 2: The RuleMirai
Latest News
NIA charges 5 with human traffickingHarris overtakes Trump among suburban voters: Reuters/Ipsos pollDisturbed sleep tops list of complaints received on mental health helplineSamantha Ruth Prabhu shares playtime with Chinmayi Sripaada's daughter, says 'It took her 4.5 seconds to disown her parents'TD Bank pleads guilty to money laundering violations, agrees to $3 billion penaltyDilip Kumar-Saira Banu wedding anniversary: How the legendary actor surprised all by marrying his belovedSpiritual fervour all around as Sun God steers Lord's chariot at TirumalaInfosys to no longer send job offer letters and attachments, the company will ...Jaggery vs honey: Which one is better for weight loss?National Cricket League raises concerns over regulations and standards: ReportSP-Congress alliance for UP bypolls intact: Akhilesh YadavHours after arrest, 1 of 2 Surat rape accused dies in custodyMy mother would love to have a swayamwar for me: Raj AnadkatAnees Bazmee reveals Vidya Balan's first reaction after reading 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' scriptRanji Trophy: Focus on Shreyas Iyer as Mumbai begin title defenceHappy Dussehra 2024: Top 50 Wishes, Messages, and Quotes to Share with Your Loved OnesBigg Boss 18: Karan Veer Mehra's comment on Arfeen Khan converting his wife's religion sparks anger; Arfeen says, "Agar ye ghar mein nahi hota main iski band baja deta"Haaland becomes Norway's all-time leading scorer, then gives some big personal news
While most of the people look for quick solutions to lose weight, there is an immense amount of hardship that skinny people face as well. From being a victim of name-calling everywhere to not being able to find clothes that fit, being underweight comes with its own set of dilemmas. So, if you are on a quest to gain weight, let Nilesh’s journey be your inspiration.
Name: Nilesh JaiswalAge: 25 yearsLowest weight recorded: 51 kgsWeight gain: 25 kgsDuration it took me to gain weight: 3 years Current weight: 76 kgsThe turning point: Throughout my college life, I was teased mercilessly for being really skinny and underweight. I was also called nasty names including ‘single haddi’ and ‘champu’. I used to hate it terribly but could not do anything about it. I was so fed up of all the teasing that I decided to join a gym. The irony is that I was so weak that on the very first day of my gym, I fainted because of weakness. My breakfast: Earlier I used to have tea and biscuits as my breakfast. To gain weight, I started having 2 parathas, 1 cup chana (black chickpea) and 2 bananas. My lunch: I have 1 bowl of daal, some rice, 4 chapatis and some vegetables.My dinner: I have 2 chapatis and some vegetables. I indulge in: I did not assign any cheat day because I was trying to gain weight. My workout: While I was not a regular at gym, I did work out occasionally. Additionally, I made it a point to follow a completely healthy diet and did not go overboard with junk food. I knew that gaining weight is not a quick process, so I gave myself enough time. Fitness secrets I unveiled: I have realised all that you need, at the end of the day, is unwavering confidence to continue with your weight gain plan. How do I stay motivated? Once you start working out and start seeing the results, you won’t feel like stopping. This visible result is the real motivation that kept me going. How do you ensure you don’t lose focus? Every time I feel demotivated, I recall why did I start my weight gain journey in the first place. What’s the most difficult part of being skinny/underweight? I felt extremely weak and was always low on energy. My bones were very weak as well. What shape do you see yourself 10 years down the line? I want to maintain my current physique and stay fit. What are the lifestyle changes you made? I started working out and paid attention to what I ate. What was the lowest point for you? People around me were really demotivating. Instead of encouraging me, they tried their best to demotivate me. Lessons learnt from weight gain: I have learnt that only you have the power to change yourself and your lifestyle. End of ArticleFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
